Faux Birthday Cake Instructions:

I spray painted the bricks with several coats in a cardboard box at first and then I let them dry on this old towel. I touched them up a couple times until they were completely covered. Always spray in a well ventilated area and use a mask.

I cut approx. 3- 1 1/2 inch strips from the foam sheet and sprayed them with the turquoise spray paint. Then I connected the ends with staples (see photos below). I didn’t measure the length of each strip, but started with the largest, and made them approx. 2 inches shorter than the one before so they could sit on each other (with no glue) when the bricks were attached.

I attached the bricks 1 at a time with glue. If they don’t fit perfectly, just cut the last brick to size, they cut very easily.

I made a “tower” with the rings of bricks, and found a glass that would fit into the middle so I could place a candle on it. I was careful not to get the candle near any of the foam because it will melt. It’s best to use a candle that melts only on the inside-or a fake candle.

Then I decorated it with ribbon, real frosting stars, and the paper flowers.

*To make the garland, just thread the painted bricks onto fishing wire and use a tiny split sinker on each end to hold in place. My husband thought of that!

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